Teringie, South Australia facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Teringie Adelaide, South Australia
Teringie Location in South Australia
Postcode(s)	5072
LGA(s)	Adelaide Hills Council
State electorate(s)	Morialta
Federal Division(s)	Mayo Sturt
Suburbs around Teringie: Woodforde Magill Teringie Auldana Skye

Teringie is a suburb located in Adelaide, South Australia. It sits high up in the Adelaide Hills, giving it amazing views over the city below. Teringie is a small suburb with less than 100 houses. Most homes are large and surrounded by natural bushland. The area is slowly growing, with new houses being built over time.

Discovering Teringie

Teringie was originally a private area of land. Its name was officially approved in 1978. The local council preferred "Teringie" over the first idea, "Teringie Heights." The name "Teringie" comes from an Aboriginal word meaning "place of beautiful birds."

The western part of Teringie has some houses closer together, but most homes are still large and on bigger-than-average plots of land. As you go further east, you'll find even larger blocks, often covered in bushland, stretching into big valleys.

Teringie is next to Morialta Conservation Park to the north. To the south, it borders other suburbs like Norton Summit, Horsnell Gully, Skye, and Auldana.

People of Teringie

A large part of the land in Teringie was once owned by a famous person named RM Williams. He was known for his clothing and boots. You can still see parts of his original brick factory, which are now part of a home on Norton Summit Road. Some of the land he owned is still in his family today.

Other interesting people have lived in Teringie:

Giuseppe Capogreco: Winemaker

Giuseppe Capogreco came to Australia from Italy in 1955. He bought land in Teringie to start making wine. At first, his wines were mostly for people in the local area. But as more people heard about his delicious wine, its fame grew. Today, vineyards still operate in Teringie under the name Teringie Estate Wines. Their wines are even sold as far away as China!

Harry Clisby: Engineer and Builder

Harry Clisby was a talented engineer. His designs even helped inspire Ferrari cars and assisted Jack Brabham in his Formula One racing success. Mr. Clisby built a huge house in Teringie that looked like a medieval castle! It even had a miniature railway, which was almost like a rollercoaster. He built most of the house himself, and it took him over 15 years to finish.

Nature and Wildlife

Teringie is a great place for nature lovers. You can find lots of amazing wildlife nearby. This includes koalas, kangaroos, possums, and echidnas. There are also many different kinds of birds, such as yellow-tail and red-tail black cockatoos.

Local Services

The East Torrens CFS – Ashton brigade helps keep Teringie safe from fires.